Social Good Solutions

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Coordinator, Organizational Development Full-time, Regular Position Summary Social Good Solutions (SGS) is a Black woman-owned and operated boutique consulting firm that works with philanthropic institutions, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and institutions of higher education to design, operationalize, and manage racial justice initiatives from concept to implementation. Our core values are grounded in dignity and justice for all, community-centered solutions, and excellence at every turn. Using a participatory framework and co-design approach, we support our clients in their journey to operationalize racial justice. Our three primary portfolios of work include: Initiative Management, Strategic Advising, Organizational Culture Transformation, and Special Projects. The Coordinator, Organizational Development, provides a wide range of operational, logistical, and project support across Organizational Resiliency projects within the Initiative Management portfolio. This position requires strong project coordination skills, including meticulous attention to detail, effective time management, research, writing, communication, and event planning, along with technical acumen to track timelines and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives. This role is well-suited for an organized self-starter with a keen eye for detail who thrives in a close-knit, telework environment; is personable with strong follow-through; adaptable to evolving project and administrative needs; and motivated to learn and contribute to social justice movements. Specific Responsibilities While the responsibilities outlined below represent the key duties of the position, additional duties may be assigned. This position reports to the Director, Organizational Development & Strategic Partnerships and collaborates closely with team members managing grantmaking initiatives. Program Coordination ● Track grant program implementation timelines and calendar key events across designated Initiative Management projects, including: ○ Rollout of grant programs and related programming ○ Outreach, engagement, and orientation sessions ○ Program evaluation check-ins with grantees and network organizations ○ Grantee convenings, annual events, network engagement events, and funder learning labs ● Develop and maintain Grant Deliverables timeline documents for each program and initiative area. ● Develop, organize, and disseminate review materials for community grantmaking bodies. ● Update and maintain grantmaking data in tracking sheets and databases, ensuring data integrity and continuity. Administrative Coordination ● Oversee scheduling and communications related to key program events, including information sessions, opportunity announcements and reminders, review committee orientations, and grant selection meetings. ● Conduct regular program eligibility checks for membership organizations and grant applications. ● Support coordination and dissemination of grant agreements. ● Provide logistics and planning support for virtual and in-person meetings and events. ● Provide note-taking support for meetings (virtual and in-person). ● Respond to general inquiries from the network and support connections among grantees, as needed. ● Ensure program documents are accurately coded, organized, and maintained within Google Drive. ● Support project-related research and administrative tasks, as needed. Qualifications SGS operates with a high degree of professionalism and community care. Team members are expected to represent SGS with integrity and excellence. The ability to plan ahead, anticipate needs, document decisions, build trust and camaraderie across teams and communities, and perform responsibilities with limited oversight is essential. We operate as a values-driven, relationship-centered team grounded in dignity, respect, and mutual accountability. The ideal candidate will possess the following professional and personal attributes: ● Some college education required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred ● 3–5 years of relevant coordination experience, preferably within a nonprofit, philanthropic, or small/startup environment ● Demonstrated experience providing detailed coordination and administrative support ● Strong interpersonal skills with excellent follow-through and comfort navigating project complexity ● Exceptional attention to detail, organization, time management, and project planning skills ● Strong research and writing skills, with careful attention to spelling, grammar, formatting, and professional communication ● Technical proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canva, data entry and survey platforms, and project management tools; comfort adopting new technologies ● Cultural intelligence demonstrated through lived or professional experience in communities served by SGS ● Ability to anticipate needs and think proactively ● Ability to self-manage in a virtual environment and communicate effectively across multiple channels ● High work ethic with a strong sense of pride in one’s work ● Professionalism combined with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders, including funders, community leaders, colleagues, and partners ● Openness to learning, feedback, and continuous improvement ● Personal commitment to racial equity and social justice ● Reliable transportation and ability to commute to events and meetings ● Experience working in a community-based organization strongly preferred Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting salary of $65,000 annually, plus benefits. The position is primarily virtual, with required local travel across Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. SGS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: ● Group health, dental, vision, and life insurance ● An additional $2,000 annually for counseling and mental health supports ● $50 monthly stipend for cell phone and internet reimbursement ● Up to $1,250 annually for self-selected professional development ● 10 days of PTO, usable at the employee’s discretion ● Safe Harbor profit-sharing 401(k) plan (eligible after 1,000 hours worked) ● Paid civic duty leave (voting and/or jury service, up to 10 days) ● 13 paid holidays, a paid winter holiday break, and two weeks of structured Quiet Time in August ● Bereavement and Paid Family Leave To Apply Please submit the following materials via the application link: ● Resume ● Cover letter responding to the prompts: 1. Describe your process for planning and scheduling a project or event from start to finish. 2. Tell us about a time a program or project did not go as planned. How did you handle it? 3. Why do you think you are the ideal candidate for this role and for this organization?